2023届福建省泉州第五中学高考模拟考试英语试题（一模）

这是一份2023届福建省泉州第五中学高考模拟考试英语试题（一模），共18页。试卷主要包含了答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名，7题，9题等内容，欢迎下载使用。

泉州五中 2023 届高中毕业班高考适应性练习检测（一）
英语
（考试时间 120 分钟 满分：150分）
试题命制：陈凤英 吳纯纯 审题：孙志英
注意事项：
1、答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2、回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。

第一部分：听力（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节 （共 5 小题；每小题 1. 5 分, 满分 7. 5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15.
答案是C。
1. What will the speakers do?
A. Buy a gift. B. Move house. C. Hold a party.
2. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Neighbors. B. Brother and sister. C. Saleswoman and customer.
3. What problem does the man have with the Welsh language course?
A. The grammar is difficult.
B. His teacher speaks much too fast.
C. It is hard to communicate with other people.
4. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a shop.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A program. B. A guitarist. C. A store.
第二节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1. 5 分, 满分 22. 5 分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman think of the actors?
A. Entertaining. B. Brilliant. C. Disappointing.
7. What does the man say about the woman?
A. She is picky. B. She is easy to please. C. She is familiar with the plot.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. What is the weather like?
A. Windy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
9. Where does the man suggest spending the day?
A. On the beach. B. In indoor sports centers. C. At home.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman remind the man to do?
A. Assure safety. B. Check his emails. C. Receive the training.
11. What will the man do on April 14th?
A. Draw up a contract. B. Go on a business trip. C. Contact the woman.
12. What will the woman email to the man?
A. The new security procedures.
B. The name list of employees.
C. The schedule of an event.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. Who is the woman?
A. A hostess. B. The man's colleague. C. A visitor to the leisure center.
14. Why is the leisure center so popular?
A. It has an excellent gym.
B. It has been widely advertised.
C. It is the only leisure center in the area.
15. What is under construction now?
A. Outdoor tennis courts. B. A pool for children. C. A diving area.
16. What is the advantage of the leisure center?
A. There is a café selling healthy food.
B. It is much cheaper than other centers.
C. The facilities are of a very high quality.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. What used to be in the area of the Bicentennial Park?
A. Many stores. B. A sports complex. C. Lots of factories.
18. What did the locals want to use the site for?
A. Recreational activities. B. Housing construction. C. Indoor sports facilities.
19. What is in the center of the formal park?
A. A man-made feature. B. A garden. C. A tower.
20. What will the listeners do next?
A. Climb the tower. B. Go to the nature reserve. C. Tour around the formal gardens.

第二部分阅读理解（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2. 5 分, 满分37. 5 分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
Dear Tommy,
I am Ole Orver, Finnair's chief commercial officer. It's my pleasure to warmly welcome you back to the skies with Finnair. I'd like to reflect on some of the developments that we hope you find exciting and helpful.
This summer season you can fly with Finnair to over 70 European and five US destinations. In Asia, we serve eight cities, including Guangzhou and newly added Mumbai starting 6 August. We operate over 300 daily flights and I'm excited about the addition of Seattle and Dallas to our US network.
Travel is recovering everywhere, and airports around the world are working hard to manage increased traffic volumes. It is a good idea to reserve some éxtra time at the airport before your flight. We are doing our very best together with our partners both at Helsinki and in our outstations to offer you a smooth travel experience during this popular travel season.
You are again able to offset （抵消） flight carbon emissions, this time with a service that combines sustainable aviation （航空） fuel and certified climate projects. We at Finnair have ambitious emissions targets and our customers wish for a simple and transparent way to contribute.
Finnair Plus turned 30 in May. We are committed to developing the programme further to serve you in the best possible way. To make your flight bookings smoother, we recently upgraded the experience of booking award flights in the Finnair app.
Finally, I'd like to thank you for your patience when we haven't got things quite right. Wherever you're travelling in the next few months, I hope it's memorable. Thank you for flying Finnair.
Kind Regards,
Ole Orver
21. Which city is a new addition to the Finnair's Asian network?
A. Guangzhou. B. Mumbai. C. Seattle. D. Dallas.
22. What is Finnair doing to help the environment?
A. Increasing traffic volumes. B. Developing sustainable fuels.
C. Donating to a green programme. D. Offering a carbon offset service.
23. What is the purpose of this letter?
A. To express sincere gratitude. B. To introduce new routes.
C. To apologize for bad service. D. To keep a regular customer.
B
Abandoned outside an orphanage as a baby and adopted at the age of three by a family in the Netherlands, 16-year-old model Abbing has become known around the world, as a model who has appeared in fashion magazines-but also as an inspiring representative of the albino（白化病人）community.
When it comes to modelling, Abbing has found her difference more of a blessing: She is represented by the Zebedee Talent agency, which aims to make people who have disabilities more visible in the world of fashion.
"I want to help people to see that being different is good, and definitely not some curse （诅咒）, as they believe in countries like Tanzania and Malawi, " said Abbing. "Some companies try to include models who are different, but sometimes for the wrong reason, because they want to say: "Hey, look at us! We are also including people with differences or people of different color'. "
But Abbing welcomes what she sees as a shift. People now want to learn about and accept differences. "They should also talk with people with differences directly, ask them questions and listen to what they have to say, " she urged.
When not in front of the camera, Abbing loves climbing and swimming, and used to love competitive sports. It's important for her to focus on what is possible, rather than what isn't. "At school, teachers tend to look at the things you cannot do. I really didn't like that, although they meant well, I would rather they had focused on the things I can do instead. "
Abbing loves travelling, meeting new people and particularly working with artists. The teen also pours her creativity into decoration artwork. "Because I see the world from a different angle, my artwork turns out a little different as well, " she said.
24. What is the main reason for Abbing's being chosen by Zebedee?
A. Her physical disability.
B. Her youthful appearance.
C. Her success in the fashion world.
D. Her fame in the albino community.
25. What does Abbing think of some companies hiring disabled models?
A. It is racial discrimination.
B. It is a positive change.
C. It is completely justified.
D. It is real acceptance of difference.
26. Which of the following best describes Abbing?
A. Creative and honest.
B. Outgoing and patient.
C. Confident and optimistic.
D. Athletic and humorous.
27. What message does Abbing's story convey?
A. Everyone is born equal.
B. Don't judge a book by its cover.
C. Love makes the world go around.
D. You are beautiful the way you are.
C
Every 40 days a language dies. This "catastrophic" loss is being intensified by the climate crisis, according to linguists. If nothing is done, conservative estimates suggest half of all the 7000 languages currently spoken will be extinct by the end of the century.
Speakers of minority languages have experienced a long history of persecution （迫 害）, with the result that by the 1920s half of all indigenous （土著的） languages in Australia, the US, South Africa and Argentina were extinct. The climate crisis is now considered the "final nail in the coffin" for many indigenous languages and the knowledge they represent.
"Languages are already endangered, ” says Anastasia Richl, director of the Strathy language unit at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Huge factors are globalization and migration, as communities move to regions where their language is not spoken or valued, according to Richl. "It seems particularly cruel, " she says, "that most of the world's languages are in parts of the world that are growing unpleasant to people. " Vanuatu, a South Pacific island nation measuring 12, 189 km2, has 110 languages, the highest density （密度） of languages on the planet. It is also one of the countries most at risk of sea level rise. "Many small language communities are on islands and coastlines easily subject to hurricanes and sea level rise, " she says. Others live on lands where rising temperature threatens traditional farming and fishing practices, leading to migration.
In response to the crisis, the UN launched the International Decade of Indigenous Languages in 2022. Promoting and conserving languages of indigenous communities is "not only important for them, but for all humanity", said Csaba Korosi, the UN general assembly president, urging countries to allow access to education in indigenous languages.
28. What does the underlined phrase "final nail in the coffin" in paragraph 2 mean?
A. The last straw.
B. The last challenge.
C. The last possibility.
D. The last opportunity.
29. Why is Vanuatu mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. To explain the main reason for language density.
B. To show the common features of endangered languages.
C. To stress the impact of geographical position on migration.
D. To illustrate the situation of minority language communities.
30. What does the International. Decade of Indigenous Languages aim to do?
A. Support migrants to access local education.
B. Discourage people from massive migration.
C. Improve the living conditions of minority groups.
D. Preserve the languages of indigenous communities.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Faced with Disasters: Communities Have to Leave
B. Lost for Words: Climate Crisis Brings Threat of Catastrophe
C. Upset at Extinction: UN Urges International Cooperation
D. Involved in Action: Experts Seek Solutions to Climate Crisis
D
Technology seems to discourage slow reading. Reading on screens tires eyes easily. So online writing is more skimmable than print. The neuroscientist Mary Walt argued this "new norm” of skim reading is producing "an invisible, dramatic transformation” in how readers process words. And brains now favor rapid absorption of information, rather than skills developed by deeper reading, like critical analysis.
We shouldn't overplay this danger. All readers skim. Skimming is the skill we acquire as we learn to read more skillfully. And fears about declining attention spans have proved to be false alarms. "Some critics worry about attention span and see very short stories as signs of cultural decline, " The American author Selvin wrote. "But nobody ever said poems were evidence of short attention spans. ”
Yet the Internet has certainly changed the way we read. First, it means there's more to read, because more people than ever are writing. And digital writing means rapid release and response. Once published, online articles start forming a comment string underneath. Such mode of writing and reading can be interactive and fun, but is probably lacking in profound reflection.
Perhaps we should slow down. Reading is constantly promoted as a source of personal achievement. But this advocacy emphasizes "enthusiastic" or "eager" reading -neither suggest slow absorption. To a slow reader, a piece of writing can only be fully understood by immersing oneself in their slow comprehension of words. The slow reader is like a swimmer who stops counting the number of pool laps he's done and just enjoys how his body feels and moves in water.
The human need for this kind of deep reading is too determined for any new technology to destroy. We often assume technological change can't be stopped, so older media are kicked out by newer, more virtual forms. In practice, older technologies can coexist with new ones. The Kindle hasn't killed off printed books any more than cars killed off bicycles. We still want to enjoy slowly-formed ideas and carefully-chosen words. Even in a fast-moving age, there is time for slow reading.
32. What is the author's attitude towards Selvin's opinion?
A. Favorable. B. Critical. C. Doubtful. D. Objective.
33. Which statement would the author probably agree with?
A. Advocacy of passionate reading helps promote slow reading.
B. Digital writing and reading tends to ignore careful reflection.
C. We should be aware of the impact skimming has on the brain.
D. The number of Internet readers declines due to technology.
34. Why is "swimmer” mentioned in paragraph 4?
A. To demonstrate how to immerse oneself in thought.
B. To stress swimming differs from reading.
C. To show slow reading is better than fast reading.
D. To illustrate what slow reading is like.
35. Which would be the best title for the passage?
A. Slow Reading is Here to Stay
B. Technology Prevents Slow Reading
C. Reflections on Deep Reading
D. The Wonder of Deep Reading
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2. 5 分, 满分12. 5 分）
根据下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Asking anyone who has worked in their yard, you will always be told that yard work is quite the workout! Whether spreading soil, raking （用耙子拢） leaves, or pulling undergrowth, you're guaranteed to break a sweat. _36_. Even something as simple as planting flowers involves squatting （蹲）, which engages your legs for your core muscles for balance, and your arms for digging. _37. Moreover, heavy yard work is a great way to add variation to your regular exercise program. If you do yard work as a way to burn calories, take full advantage of what the great outdoors has to offer.
If you are raking up leaves, change the movement and direction to make full use of your muscles. Rake in front of your body to target your shoulders. Rake both right to left and left to right to work both arms evenly. _38
If you're using a cart to pull yard waste soil or fertilizer, take an extra circle or two around your garden before you set your goods down.
39, pull the heavy rubber tube around the yard with you. You'll also have to use muscles to put it away and wind it up when you're done.
Enjoy the outdoors! _40_. Fresh air is always uplifting, especially in the spring time. Plus, sunshine helps boost Vitamin D production, which aids in the absorption of calcium. Weed, dig and rake. Try all of these activities, get your hands in the dirt, and include yard work as a part of your healthy lifestyle.
A. Instead of using a small water container
B. In addition to raising heart rate and burning calories
C. That's because gardening works all your major muscle groups
D. There are ways to prevent aching muscles after working outside
E. That's just one example of how yard work can give you a workout
F. The yard can benefit you in a way that a regular gym can never provide
G. This way, you'll help prevent injuries by avoiding repetitive movements too
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was an angry adolescent in my first year of college. One day I had a serious fight with my father.
I saw him as _41. I exploded in shouts and_42_out. Running towards the classroom, I suddenly realized I didn't have the assignment that was_43_: a thought card. Professor Simon had explained every Tuesday we must 44 an index card, on which we wrote a thought or a question, and every Wednesday he'd return it with his_45 or answer on it. The card was our_46 to class on Tuesdays.
So, outside the classroom, I took an index card and wrote "I'm the son of an idiot!", as I could only think about the 47 I'd just had with my dad. I handed in the card, but soon_48 telling him about my dad, because I didn't want to 49 myself to him.
Wednesday, I got to class early and_50_in the back. Dr. Simon began returning thought cards. On my card was written, "What does the 'son of an idiot' do with the rest of his life?" His question got right to the_51_of the issue: Whose responsibility was it?
Dr. Simon's comment kept emerging in my mind. Slowly, my thinking began to 52. People began to notice I was taking_53 for my doings. My grades gradually improved. My relationship with my father also improved_54. Now I saw him as caring, instead of controlling. And it all_55 with an innocent-seeming question.

41. A. controlling B. demanding C. frustrating D. confusing
42. A. stole B. stormed C. marched D. paced
43. A. bound B. proper C. tricky D. due
44. A. take in B. let in C. bring in D. get in
45. A. comment B. grade C. criticism D. standard
46. A. guide B. admission C. contribution D. entry
47. A. conflict B. race C. talk D. deal
48. A. denied B. recalled C. regretted D. delayed
49. A. connect B. expose C. recommend D. introduce
50. A. stood B. froze C. cried D. hid
51. A. cause B. height C. heart D. surface
52. A. shift B. focus C .wander D. form
53. A. credit B. action C. responsibility D. blame
54. A. automatically B. mildly C. dramatically D. swiftly
55. A. concluded B. started C. proceeded D. helped

第二节（共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With his wrinkled fingers, Wang Qiming put traditional makeup on the faces of young performers before dawn, making final preparations for the shehuo parade （游行庆祝）.
The shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread 56 （popular） in rural areas across China, _57（date） back to about 2, 000 years ago when sacrificial （祭祀的） activities were performed to pray for a good harvest. Later on, as dancing and singing became part of the parade, it developed into a folk custom 58（stage） during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival 59（remove） bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year.
Wangmazui is in Longxian county, _60（previous） known as Long Zhou, which is famous for shehuo parades_61（feature） authentic performances and simple yet delicate facial makeup. The county was named the hometown of shehuo performances by the Chinese Folk Literature and Art Association in 2013.
More than 100 shehuo festivities are held in Longxian every year, each of_62 involves dozens or hundreds of villagers. Participants usually perform on horses _63 pickup trucks, showing different performances including stilt （高跷） dances and land boats.
Wang, 65, has clear 64（memory） of the annual performances when he was a child. "My family has been engaged in shehuo performances 65 generations, " he said. "I started to watch the show in my childhood, and now I joined them by making face-painting. "

第四部分写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是校英文报编辑李华, 你报正在开展“致敬身边的您”（“Salute Everyday Heroes”）征文活动。请你写一篇英文征稿启事, 内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 征文要求；
3. 投稿方式。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Contributions Wanted

Editorial Department of English Newspaper
第二节（满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
"Why are we bringing groceries for Mrs. Killinger?" Bobby asked his mother, Anna, as they walked back from the supermarket with a few extra bags for their elderly neighbor. He enjoyed helping his mother with these tasks, but they had never bought anything for any neighbor before.
"Honey, Mrs. Killinger is now having trouble walking around, so I offered to bring some things from the market, " Anna explained as they climbed up the wooden steps to Mrs. Killinger's house and rang the doorbell.
"OK, but she could get a wheelchair and move around, ” the boy commented as if it was the most straightforward solution in the world.
"You know, Bobby. Mrs. Killinger doesn't have the money to buy one right now.
They can get expensive. " Anna explained, and Bobby pursed his lips in thought.
Mrs. Killinger answered the door, smiled, and invited them for some coffee and cookies. Bobby noticed how slowly she moved, and an idea formed in his mind. He told the older woman and his mother all about it, and they grinned at him indulgently （宽容地笑）. Neither of them thought Bobby would do it.
That's why Anna was surprised the following day when Bobby had made several ads. "Mom, can you add your phone number here, so people can call me with work?"
"Oh, honey. This is very sweet. But I don't know if it'll be enough to raise the money she needs to buy a wheelchair, " Anna explained. She loved that her son had such a big heart, but he didn't want him to be heartbroken if no one called or he couldn't raise the money.
"Well, at least, I can say that I tried to help, " Bobby chirped （欢快地说） with his bright smile and eager eyes. Anna nodded and added her phone number to the ads. In his ad, Bobby offered his "services" which included helping with shopping, mowing lawns, keeping company, and walking dogs. He also left the price of his services, which made Anna smile. He honestly just wanted to help.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Anna helped him put up the ads around the neighborhood.
Two weeks later, Bobby still hadn't raise the amount of money he wanted.


参考答案:
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6--10. CACBC
11--15. BCABA
16--20. BCACA
21--23. BDD
24--27. ABCD
28--31. ADDB
32--35. ABDA
36--40. CEGAF
41--45. ABDCA
46--50. BACBD
51—55 . CACCB
56. popularity 57. dates 58. staged 59. to remove 60. previously 61. featuring 62. which 63. or 64. memories 65. for
写作
第一节: One possible version: Contributions Wanted
To show respect for those great individuals around us, we are calling for contributions with the theme of "Salute Everyday Heroes”.
Everyone is welcome to write about the person you admire most in terms of who the person is, why you think he/she is great and how he/she touches you. Your writing is expected to be real and original in not more than 1, 000 words. Please be reminded that all contributions should be addressed to studentsunion@qq. com, no later than May 30th.
Good examples are the most powerful inspirations. Let's spread love and goodness and thus make the world a better place! Looking forward to your active involvement.
Editorial Department of English Newspaper

写作第二节：One possible version:
Anna helped him put up the ads around the neighborhood. Soon the word spread. Impressed by the young boy's initiative, people showed their support in various ways — some hired him to do chores, some gave donations, while others spread the word to their friends and family. Exhausted and busy, Bobby felt very happy inside. Days went by, and Bobby counted the money he raised every day: one dollar, two dollars, three dollars. . . It seemed like he was getting closer to his goal, but he seemingly had a long way to go.
Two weeks later, Bobby still hadn't raised the amount he wanted. His mom suggested he negotiate with a wheelchair manufacturer to see if they could offer a lower price. Immediately, he contacted the manufacturer hoping for a discount. Pleasantly surprised, the manufacturer offered to donate a wheelchair to Mrs. Killinger. Then, Bobby realized that his small act of kindness had grown into' something bigger. Why not use the money he had raised to start a charity website to help more people like Mrs. Killinger? Today, the website is well known helping countless disabled elderly people. Who would have thought that it all started with a little boy's small act of kindness?
Another possible version:
Anna helped him put up the ads around the neighborhood. Very quickly Bobby's ads spread around. Amazed to hear that a ten-year-old was offering his services to help an elderly iwoman, people from all over the city started calling and asking Bobby to do jobs for them. Soon he was asked to walk dogs, buy groceries, and mow lawns for people. Meanwhile, Mrs. Killinger was very pleased with the extra companionship Bobby provided and Bobby quickly gained a reputation as a reliable and kind helper. Seeing the funds increasing, Bobby felt more than delighted.
Two weeks later; Bobby still hadn't raised the amount of money he wanted. But Bobby didn't give up. He continued to offer his services to anyone who needed it. Bobby even started a GoFundMe page and shared it on his social media accounts, hoping to reach more people/ His efforts paid off when a local news station shared his story, and more people offered their support. Thanks to his hard work and kindness, Bobby was finally able to raise enough funds to purchase a new wheelchair for Mrs. Killinger.

听力
（Text 1）
M: So what do you think we should give our cousin Lucy for her birthday? She's just moved into her new apartment.
W: I think she'd like a microwave. In fact, I've already had a quick look online and seen a few special offers.
（Text 2）
M: Can I help you?
W: Oh, I couldn't ask you to do that. We just met. My brother is supposed to be helping me after shopping.
M: It's no problem, really. I can help you until he gets here. After all, what are neighbors for?
（Text 3）
W: How are you getting on with your Welsh language course?
M: Not too bad actually. Other people have told me the grammar would be really hard, but actually it isn't too bad. The main issue I have to deal with is our teacher- if she spoke more slowly, I'd understand a lot more.
（Text 4）
M: What would you like to eat, Lauren?
W: I don't know, Dad. I really love fish, so let's have a look. . .
M: Hmm, I can't see anything like that on the menu. There's plenty of other things like steak, chicken, all the usual stuff. . .
（Text 5）
W: Music World is interesting, isn't it? Their stuff's so affordable compared with bigger stores.
M: Yes, and the bigger stores don't cut their prices massively like Music World.
W: You're right. I actually ran into the guitarist Jon Wyvern in there.
第一节到此结束。
第二节（Text 6）
M: That play was really great, wasn't it?
W: I thought the second half was a bit less interesting than the first. You could predict exactly what was going to happen.
M: Really? I wasn't sure how it would end. The actors were excellent though, weren't they?
W: Well actually I expected the performances to be a lot better. I must say though the costumes were brilliant.
M: I think you're a bit hard to please when you go to the theater, so why don't you choose the next play we see?
W: OK, well, I hope you'll like what I choose!
听下面一段对话, 回答第8和第9两个小题。现在, 你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
（Text 7）
M: It's too hot, without a breath of wind. When's it going to end?
W: What are you talking about? It's nice! Do you want it to be cold and grey again? Why don't we go to the beach for the day? We can sunbathe, swim a little if the water's not too cold. . .
M: Absolutely not! I can't stand lying in the sun. I get sweaty and then sand sticks to me.
W: So what are you going to do? Sit inside all day?
M: Let's go somewhere where it's cool inside. We could go ice skating.
W: No way! I'm not wasting a nice day like this. You go ahead, but I'm going out.
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听下面一段对话, 回答第10至第12三个小题。现在, 你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
W: Hello, Tom. This is Jessica from security. I'm calling to remind you of the training session on our new security procedures. It is scheduled to take place at 2 pm on April 15th.
M: I received an email about it last week. Actually, I was going to tell you that I won't be able to make it. I need to fly to London to close a deal with our business partner on April 14th and I won't be back here until April 20th.
W: That's okay. We are planning to hold another session for anyone who can't make this first one. I'll send you an email as soon as the details are confirmed.
听下面一段对话, 回答第13至第16四个小题。现在, 你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
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W: Welcome to the Leisure Programme. Today I'm interviewing Jack Hutchinson, the manager
of the new leisure center that opened last month. Welcome to the program, Jack.
M: Thank you.
W: Jack, there are several leisure centers in this area. Why do you think yours has become so popular already? Is it because it has such a fantastic gym?
M: No, I don't think it's because of the gym. I think it's because so many articles have been written about us in the local newspapers. People want to see if we're as good as the journalists say.
W: So, tell us about the center.
M: Well, let's start with the pools - we've already got a very good, large swimming pool with a diving area. There's also a smaller training pool, and there are plans to build a fun pool with slides for children.
W: What about courts?
M: There are indoor courts for tennis, badminton, volleyball and basketball. The outdoor tennis courts aren't quite ready, but they'll be available next week.
W: So, in what way do you think your leisure center is better than others?
M: The facilities are of a very high quality. We offer a wide range of different activities and we have a café that sells good, healthy food.
W: Well, . other centers offer all that, too.
M: Yes, but they don't offer our prices. Like other centers, we offer discounts to students and the over 60s, but people can also buy a membership card for just £15 a month. You pay much more for membership in other centers.
听下面一段独白, 回答第17至第20四个小题。现在, 你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
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W: Welcome to all of you. I'm Sally, your guide for this tour of the Bicentennial Park. So let's get under way on our tour around this wonderful park.
I'll start today with some general background information. There used to be a lot of factories in this area until the 1960s, so most of the exciting park space all around you was originally warehouses and storehouses.
The idea of building a public park here was first discussed when a property developer proposed a high-rise housing development, but the local community wasn't happy. If the land was to be cleared up, they wanted to use the site for recreation. Residents wanted open space for outdoor activities, rather than housing or even an indoor sports complex.
Now to the Bicentennial Park itself. It has two areas, a nature reserve and a formal park with man- made features and gardens. The tall blue-and-white building in front of us is called the Tower and is the center point for the formal park. It stands twelve meters high, so follow me up the stairs to where we can take advantage of the fantastic views.
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